I've now been to MAKfam Meta Asian Kitchen twice, and I can officially say this place has moved…read morefrom "really enjoyed it" to "I should probably stop pretending I won't be back again soon." Let's start with the jianbing. It's built on a scallion pancake base, which is a bit thicker than the more traditional version I'm used to, but honestly, I'm not mad about it. It's sturdy, flavorful, and generously loaded with steak. This is not a dainty, whisper-thin breakfast crepe. This is a confident, well-fed jianbing that wants you to be happy and full. The pork belly deserves its own moment. Actually, maybe a standing ovation. It's incredibly tender, deeply flavorful, and clearly treated with care. I had it in the spicy noodles and again in a bao bun, and both times it was excellent. Rich without being heavy, indulgent without tipping into too much. Pork belly doing exactly what pork belly is supposed to do. Now let's talk about the mala wings. These wings are spectacular. Like, "what every chicken wing dreams of becoming when it grows up" spectacular. Crispy, bold, numbing in all the right ways, and dangerously addictive. If you order one thing here, make it these. If you don't order these, I gently question your life choices. I also really appreciate MAKfam's unapologetic embrace of MSG. No fear, no fuss, just smart, thoughtful use of an ingredient that exists to make food delicious. And guess what? It works. Everything is savory, balanced, and satisfying without feeling overdone. Bottom line: this is a genuinely fun place to eat. The food has personality, confidence, and heart. From an Asian fusion perspective, it absolutely delivers, and it's easy to see why they've earned their Michelin mention.

Unfortunately not the the best experience. While the atmosphere was unique and one dish was…read moreamazing, the rest of my experience at Makfam was subpar. Told 35-40 min wait to start the night and ended up waiting for slightly over an hour. This led to some subpar dishes ordered such as the Boa buns with stewed pork & spicy noodles that weren't spicy. The highlights were the scallion pancakes (small portion despite paying typical price) and the wings which were 5 out of 5 with big flavor & came ripping hot. Don't understand the hype on this place at all. The line got to 29 parties and the food is fine at best (besides the wings). Personally would not come back but the wings saved the night so GET THEM

Uh- yum! We arrived at 4:45 on a Monday and there was already a line forming! Good sign!…read moreWe started with the soft shell crab bao buns and the mushroom sushi. The buns were good- but the mushroom sushi was out of this world!! I could have eaten a dozen more! For my main, I had the veggie curry ramen with tofu. Oh wow! So delicious! I'd have a hard time ordering anything different, though one of our friends had the Dan Dan noodles and they looked amazing! I also enjoyed the Cry Me a River cocktail. We were a party of 6 and placed in the corner on the other side of the restaurant. It was a little loud because there was a speaker above us, but I think that may be a problem for that particular table. Service was attentive and prompt!

Meh experience here after hearing so much hype for the "best ramen in denver". It was a slushy snow…read moreday which was perfect for ramen. As it was an impromptu idea, we did not have reservations but we showed up right at 5pm and were seated immediately at the bar. Open kitchen experience so it was nice to watch the chefs preparing plates. We started with the eggplant bao which we liked. The bao was soft while the eggplant had a crispy exterior. Next up we got the oshizushi salmon in hopes of finding a closer location other than Temaki Den to enjoy the delicious bite. Temaki Den does it best. This is a close second that would satisfy the craving, to give it credit. My husband got the Jira ramen. It started out ok but then the arugula became overpowering. I got the Shio which was actually kinda spicy. It wasn't melting but it had a sharp spice. I wish there was some greenery in the bowl. The pork belly was a bit too fatty and had an abundance of bean sprouts which I don't like that much. I will say, I think I just ordered the wrong ramen. Overall, our experience was ok but we were not blown away. I would eventually come back to try more of the menu.

Karma, you are a lighthouse in my stormy sea. I love…read moreshowing all my friends karma from their laid back atmosphere to the stunning drinks and delicious food. Never disappointing and I'm always bringing leftovers on purpose cuz I wanna eat it later too. Blessings on all ur crops

Karma Asian was the setting for another first date. I seem to have a lot of those lately, which…read moremeans I am becoming unintentionally qualified to judge restaurants not only by the food, but by the mood. Can you talk here? Does the decor help? Does the service make things easy? Do you suddenly regret needing the restroom halfway through the conversation? That's where Karma gets complicated. It's right on Broadway, in the middle of everything, and it clearly has a loyal following. The room is dark, funky, and full of objects, screens, carved wood, fish tanks, statues, gongs, and a general kitschy style. There is a version of that I usually like. Older restaurants can have character. A little weirdness can be charming. But dated and cared for is one thing. Dated and not especially clean is another. The service was genuinely friendly, and that deserves credit. Everything came out quickly and hot, which is always a big plus. The food itself was fine. The edamame was predictable and perfectly acceptable. The gyoza were not especially exciting and were rather bland, though apparently not bland enough to stop me from eating more than my share because, well, carbs. The pad Thai with tofu was decent, a little sweet, and a curious color. Not offensive. Not memorable. The bigger issue was the condition of the space. Some of the photos show it better than I can describe it. The vents were giving off some serious ick, and a few areas felt like they had not been updated, cleaned, or loved in a while. I do not need every restaurant to be shiny and new. I usually prefer places with a little history. But cleanliness matters. A lot. And then there are the bathrooms. To get there, you pass through a doorway with beads, which feels like it should lead you towards your destination. Instead, you enter what may or may not be a storage closet, and it is quite dark, there are chairs stacked everywhere, and suddenly you are on a questionable journey. You zig. You zag. Eventually, you find the toilet area, and the sink is shared outside the two bathrooms, which adds another little layer of "what is happening here?" It was not quite portable-toilet-in-a-Denver-public-park bad, but it was close enough that I thought about the comparison, and that is not where you want your mind to go. So yes, Karma has personality. Yes, the staff was kind. Yes, the food arrived hot and fast. And yes, plenty of people clearly love this place. For me, though, cleanliness is a big deal. A restaurant can be dated and still feel taken care of. Sadly, that was not my first impression here. Friendly service helped. The food was okay. But the overall condition of the physical space made it hard for me to imagine coming back. As for the first date? Stay tuned...

We loved the sushi go round, the hot pot, and the sushi train that brought us our specific orders…read more Everything was delicious and the staff were so helpful and kind. We loved it and we will be back.

Really hard to choose with so much food--there was a lot, and I didn't even know what to focus on…read morefirst! The service was quick, and everyone was very attentive. We chose to sit in the bar area, and we weren't disappointed. I enjoyed everything. The broth was delicious, and my husband and I loved the selection of dumplings, noodles, and all the different items you can add to your broth. The meat was great too--thinly sliced and ready to cook in no time. I also learned something new! I had no idea there was a little train that brings your sushi roll to the table. I didn't know how to send it back either until someone kindly showed us. And I definitely wasn't expecting the train to talk to us when the roll arrived--such a funny surprise! The sushi selection was very good as well. There are lots of options on the conveyor belt and several rolls to choose from. Honestly, it's hard to prioritize when everything looks so tasty. It really is an experience. Since the only option is AYCE, don't expect to come in for just a few small bites. Will I go back? Absolutely. It's definitely an experience I'd love to repeat.

Got delivery so we didn't have a dining experience, but food was absolutely delicious! First time…read moreordering from here and this is now our new go-to. Generous portions, super fresh / high quality ingredients (veggies clearly just chopped, noodles were hand made. I got the DRUNKEN NOODLE with shrimp mild which was perfect little kick (you can get no spice as well). Shrimp were well cooked, good size and a good quantity. My husband got the CRUNCHY PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE spicy and loves it - I can't do spicy things like he can so this is second hand info bur he love ls the flavor and texture.

Good pad Thai with chicken. Prefer pork but they don't serve it. Ordered spicy, got what used to…read morebe called medium. Good flavor. Chicken was unfortunately standard Thai takeout fare: bland and cut too large. Gyoza was 4 pieces and not delicious. Also typical there days for takeout. I will get the pad Thai again. What do they say about bad sex?

Wonderful experience, from the food, service and vibe. Elevated Vietnamese food with sophisticated…read more flare. Small but good wine list, started with the hamachi crudo, trứng và trứng" soft scrambled egg, thịt heo nướng" grilled pork jowl, then went to bắp cải luộc" charred cabbage, anchovy breadcrumbs, egg yolk, cá kho" hamachi collar, coconut caramel, pickled jalapeños, rice and grilled iberico pork secreto. Of course finished with the banana pudding.

Stopped by Sap Sua for their Saturday bakery pop-up around 10 AM and had a great experience. The…read moreemployee working was incredibly kind and helpful--she gave great recommendations and made everything feel welcoming. I tried the banana coconut rum cake (hit the spot even though I'm not a big rum cake fun), and couldn't resist adding two cookies: the brown butter chocolate chip and the banana cookie. Both were excellent, but the banana cookie was a standout; it tasted just like banana bread, which I love. They were sadly sold out of the banana cream pie brioche donut, so I'll definitely be back earlier next time to snag one.

Came in on a Friday night with a reservation. It was louder than I expected, but happy hour was…read morewinding down. The waitress was great and everyone was friendly. The menu was a little hard to read with some printing issues and dim lighting. I went outside my comfort zone and got a different roll then I normally would eat. It was delicious! Large rolls! The draft beer was flat and not that great and I felt like the hot saki was like warm. I don't do spicy and even though my table ordered spicy edamame, I could enjoy it, it was flavorful. If you are looking for spice, not the place. I left full and satisfied.

The wife and I were visiting CO for a few days while my mother has hip replacement surgery. We…read moreflew into Denver and needed a place to have lunch and Sushi is always on the menu. I grew up in California and I've been to Japan so I know good Sushi. Unfortunately this place isn't it. We started off with Gyoza and Croquettes. They were both OK. I had a cocktail with Empress Gin, Creme de Violette, Blue Matcha and Agave. The drink was creative and tasty. After that I had their spicy, crunchy roll with tuna along with a Tempura Bento with Shrimp. The Bento came with soup or salad. I went with the salad which was supposed to have Ginger dressing. However the dressing was a deep orange color and really tasted weird. I had the wife taste it and she also thought it was weird. The Tempura was decent but nothing special. All of the dishes we had were served on modern plates to give the dishes a modern flair. Our server was very friendly and attentive and the food was decent enough. So why the 2 star review? Well a couple of hours later my stomach felt upset and I ended up on the toilet the rest of the night. As this was my only meal of the day since breakfast, I'm pretty sure that Go Fish gave me food poisoning. Had this not happened I would have given this place 3 or maybe even 4 stars. I'm not sure what did it as the wife had some of the same roll I did and didn't get sick. I'm thinking it was that weird tasting salad dressing.

I've been back a few times since my original review and still a solid spot! Most recently my…read morehusband, infant and I came during Superbowl Sunday to grab some grub. It was pretty quiet and we had an entire corner to ourselves (big perk when you have a little one). Decent drink menu with some fun options, though as stayed somewhat classic with an old fashioned and whiskey sour. We started with the shishitos - a favorite dish of mine. While not my favorite in the area, still yummy. For dinner, my husband had drunken noodles with chicken and was very happy. I honestly don't recall what I had but it was also good. Will continue to return!

Despite a reservation we waited 40 minutes for our table, the hostess kept forgetting our…read morereservation name, and asked us 3-4 times who we were. Not the place for anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies. The staff seemed unsure of what dishes had which allergens and had no idea what dishes could be made vegan. This was the first Chinese restaurant I've been to that hardly had any vegan options at all. The pad Thai here can be done vegan if the eggs are removed and add tofu. All of our dishes came out at separate times, sometimes missing key parts. For non vegan food, my family loved it, especially I believe it was the miso cod (despite the small portion size)

The food melted in my mouth. I loved how fresh and inviting the food tasted. Everyone was very…read moreaccommodating from the host to our sushi chefs, Jose and Edgar. The restaurant is truly astonishing!

Had such a wonderful experience here! We stopped by around…read more6 PM on a Tuesday night as a spontaneous decision after work, me and a girlfriend. Parking can be annoying (if you come to Cherry Creek you know it sucks) but once you're inside, it's great We got sat at this cute table that was set up, kind of like a cattycorner booth, perfect for two. Our server Marvis was great, he greeted us so quickly and talked through his recommendations for cocktails. I ended up trying the Yuzu margarita, which he said was the best drink on the menu, and I absolutely loved it. My friend had a lemon drop and also thought it was perfect. We started with the magic mushrooms appetizer - I almost looked past this but It wasn't mushrooms at all. (Thank god). It was really unique and yummy. I thought maybe they could elevate it a little more by adding some additional seasoning to the shrimp or even leaving it raw to accentuate the cold avocado in the center., but it was still really good. The nigiris were the standouts of the evening. - we tried the seared Ahi tuna, the grilled scallop, and the Unagi. Words cannot describe. If I could make a meal out of Nigiri alone, I would but with just two pieces per serving. It definitely adds up quick. We also got the big kahuna roll and the Pittsburgh roll. The big kahuna was delicious, with a spicy kick at the end thanks to the jalapeño. had a lot of depth of flavors and good texture. We finished off with the Ube crème brûlée, which was really rich and very Ube forward, definitely a unique and yummy dish. Prices are pretty standard for the area, for all this we each ended up paying about $80. Can't wait to come back and try more, and hopefully sit in Marvis' section again!